{"product_id":"a51-metallic-grey-octospawn-colony","title":"A51 - Metallic grey Octospawn Colony","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApproximately: 4-5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOctospawn Coral\u003c\/b\u003e, is a stunning Large Polyp Stony Coral (LPS) with densely packed, rounded tentacles that create a unique appearance, distinguishing it from the Frogspawn Coral. With vibrant shades of green, orange, and pink, this coral brings captivating movement to reef aquariums. It is ideal for intermediate aquarists due to its stable conditions and moderate care requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTank Size and Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Minimum volume: 100 liters (26 gallons) for stable parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Lighting: Moderate to intense (recommended PAR: 80–150 PAR). High-quality LED or T5 lighting enhances its colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Placement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Middle or lower areas of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Allow at least 6 inches (15 cm) of space to avoid aggressive interactions with other corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Temperature: 75–79°F (24–26°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (specific gravity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• pH: 7.8–8.4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Calcium: 400–450 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Alkalinity (KH): 8–12 dKH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Magnesium: 1250–1450 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Nitrates: Below 10 ppm (ideally 2–5 ppm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Phosphates: Below 0.05 ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Moderate and indirect. Excessive flow can damage its delicate tentacles or hinder their full extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• While it primarily relies on photosynthesis, supplemental feeding promotes growth and enhances coloration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Enriched brine shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp, or liquid\/powdered LPS coral food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Frequency: 2–3 times weekly, preferably at night when tentacles are extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility and Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Reef-safe: Yes, but its stinging tentacles can harm neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Ideal tank mates: Peaceful fish like gobies, clownfish (which may occasionally host in it), or dwarf angelfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Avoid: Aggressive fish or invertebrates that may nip at its tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e6.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance and Growth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Gently clean the tentacles to prevent debris buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Perform regular water changes (10–15% biweekly).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Moderate growth under stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e7.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigns of Health:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Fully extended tentacles swaying gently in the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Vibrant coloration with no signs of bleaching or tissue recession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e8.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Precautions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Place away from other corals to prevent chemical or physical aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Avoid direct handling of its tentacles to prevent stress or infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Maintain stable water parameters, as Octospawn is sensitive to sudden changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kane Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45715093192783,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/2640\/9807\/files\/A514-5.jpg?v=1781306962","url":"https:\/\/kaneaquarium.com\/products\/a51-metallic-grey-octospawn-colony","provider":"Kane Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}